They're a fun concept, small books to carry with you on the collecting quest or to give as a small gift to fellow collectors. The field guides typically have several pages of introduction, include information on condition and pricing of the subject items. The books are a handy size, approximately 5.5" by 4.5", with up to 500 pages of information in a very easy-to-use format.
1. Warman's Bottles Field Guide
The second edition of this popular book was published in 2007. The book may be small, but it's chock full of tips, facts and prices. This is a great book for the beginning collector. It's not so large to be overwhelming, but has enough facts to be a 101 in bottle collecting. New chapters in the second edition include Fire Grenades*, Patriotic Bottles, Perfume/Cologne Bottles and Target Balls.Author: Michael Polak
Published: 2007
ISBN: 13:978-0-89689-620-8
*From Warman's Field Guide
"A fire grenade is a bottle about the size of a baseball filled with water. Its use was simple. When thrown into a fire, it would break and spread its contents, hopefully extinguishing the flames."
2. Warman's Star Wars Field Guide
Krause Publications
Over 300 full color pictures of Star Wars memorabilia will help you figure out what you have and what it's worth. The field guide covers actio figures, books, ceramics, coins, die-cast, dolls, cards, food -- well you get the idea, all types of Star Wars collectibles are referenced in the book!
Author: Stuart W. Wells III
Published: 2005
ISBN: 0-89689-134-8
3. Warman's Transformers Field Guide
Krause Publications
A chunky little book that contains values for all Generation One Transformers, which were released from 1984 through 1990. One Transformer per page, full color picture with values beneath the image.
Author: Mark Bellomo
Published: 2007
ISBN: 13:978-0-89689-584-3
4. Warman's The Beatles Field Guide
Includes 300 images, with a price guide to Beatles' albums and collectibles.Author: Tim Nealy
Published: 2005
ISBN: 9780896891395
5. Warman's Bobbing Head Field Guide
This book covers the older sports bobble head figures, not the newer pieces.Author: Lou Criscione
Published: 2005
ISBN: 978-0896892507
